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The Sky Pirate(1969)
Status: Released
Date: 1969-11-30
10%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
Low-budget film illustrates the various factors which have lead a man to hijack a plane to Cuba.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Film-Makers' Cooperative
Movie: The Sky Pirate
Top 9 Billed Cast
Michael McClanathan
Joe
Francesca Annis
Uptight Girl
Joy Bang
Lynn Beasy
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